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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Advisory for promotion of national helpline numbers
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has today issued advisory to all private television channels to promote awareness of the following national helpline numbers by way of a ticker or such appropriate ways as they may consider at periodical intervals, especially during prime time
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1075
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National Helpline no. of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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1098
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Child Helpline No. of the Ministry of Women and Child Development
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14567
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Senior Citizens Helpline of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
(NCT Delhi, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu,
Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand)
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08046110007
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Helpline No. of NIMHANS for psychological support
These National helpline numbers were created and propagated by the Government for the benefit of the citizens.
The advisory has highlighted that over the last several months, the Government has created awareness through various instrumentalities and media platforms, including print, TV, Radio, social media, etc. for creating awareness on the three critical issues – COVID treatment protocol, COVID appropriate behaviour and Vaccination.
The advisory credits private TV channels for having played an important role in supplementing the efforts of the Government in fighting this epidemic by creating awareness and informing people about the aforementioned three issues. It has urged that in order to further this cause, the private TV channels are advised to promote awareness of the four national level helpline nos.
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Ministry of Coal
Availability of Coal Reserves in The Country
The coal resources estimated in the country as per Coal Inventory of India published by GSI on 01.04.2022 are as under:

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Measured
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Indicated
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Inferred
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Total
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187105.32
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147252.18
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27053.96
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361411.46
As per coal inventory of India published by GSI on 01.04.2022, the cumulative coal production since 1950 upto 2021-22 is 18076.13 million tonne.
Coal production by Coal India Limited during the last three financial years is as follows:

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Year
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2019-20
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2020-21
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2021-22
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Coal Production
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602.14
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596.22
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622.63
The quantum of coal imported in the country during the last three financial years is as follows:

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2019-20
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2020-21
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2021-22
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Coal Imported by India
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248.54
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215.25
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208.93
The details of the special measures initiated by the CIL to increase the production of coal are as under-
- CIL is adopting Mass Production Technologies  in its Underground  mines, mainly Continuous Miners , wherever feasible. CIL has also envisaged working large nos. of Highwalls  miners. CIL is also planning large capacity UG mines wherever feasible.
- In its OC mines, CIL has adopted State-of-the-Art technology in its mines like high capacity Excavators, Dumpers and Surface Miners. Digitization is being tried on pilot scale in 7 of mega mines.
- CIL has also offered 15 mines in MDO mode. Further, CIL has offered 30 discontinued/abandoned mines to re-open on revenue sharing basis.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Tourism
Rural circuit has been identified as one of the thematic circuits for development of tourism related infrastructure under Swadesh Darshan scheme: Shri G. Kishan Reddy
Rural circuit was identified as one of the thematic circuits for development of tourism related infrastructure under Swadesh Darshan scheme of the Ministry of Tourism. The guidelines provide financial assistance to State Governments/Union Territory Administrations for development of rural tourism related infrastructure in the country.
Further, as conveyed by Ministry of Rural Development, one of the Rural Development schemes under implementation is Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission . SPMRM was launched on 21st February 2016 with attempts to make the selected rural areas in form of the cluster, socially, economically and physically sustainable regions by providing economic, social and infrastructure amenities, thus leading to sustainable and balanced regional development in the country.
Under SPMRM, clusters are not exclusively developed as Tourism clusters, rather the Mission focuses on holistic development of clusters and to ensure an optimum level of development. 21 components have been suggested as desirable for the Cluster development. Among the 21 components, Tourism promotion is one of the major component under which States/UTs have approved investment both under CGF and Convergence for different activities like beautification of tourist sites, infrastructure development at tourist places, Pilgrimage Development for Tourism, construction of Tourism parks, Heritage development, etc. A total of 103 clusters covering 32 States/UTs  have approved an investment of Rs.492.31 Crore both under CGF and Convergence under Tourism Promotion. The cluster-wise investment approved under Tourism promotion component in the country  are at Annexure-II.
So far as the State of Jharkhand is concerned, out of the allocated 15 clusters under SPMRM, eight clusters have identified tourism development components with an approved investment of Rs.14.44 Crore and in the case of Chhattisgarh, Rs.0.49 Crore has been approved for one cluster under tourism component under the Mission.
This information was given by Minister of Tourism Shri G. Kishan Reddy in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Railways
ECoR GENERAL MANAGER REVIEWED PROJECTS AT SAMBALPUR
Work for Freight Train Maintenance Facility with Routine Over-Hauling  facility for Freight Wagons at Sarla Station is going on in war foot basis
Hirakud Railway Station to be redeveloped
East Coast Railway General Manager Shri Manoj Sharma in his visit to Sambalpur today, reviewed the on going projects with Divisional Railway Officers of Sambalpur Division. Shri Sharma also inspected Hirakud Railway Station and Freight Train Maintenance Facility with Routine Over-Hauling  facility for Freight Wagons at Sarla Station.
Reviewing the projects and inspecting Hirakud Station and under construction ROH, Shri Sharma advised concerned officials to focus for the speedy completion of various project works. Shri Sharma also advised officials to coordinate with stake holders including State Government officials for early completion of the projects.
Freight Train Maintenance Facility with Routine Over-Hauling  facility for Freight Wagons at Sarla Station was sanctioned in the year 2017-18 and was proposed to be established at Maneswar Station. Later on, the project has been shifted to Sarla Station in view of feasibility and the estimate of the project was sanctioned at a cost of Rupees 149.37 Crores. Apart from this, MoU was signed between ECoR and RITES for construction of this project. Altogether, 65% construction work of the project has been completed and works are going on in warfoot basis.
This has been possible due to consistent review of project works by Hon’ble Minister of Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Ji. Shri Vaishnaw is giving priority for the Development of Railway infrastructure of the region along with various project works going on in Odisha and also is monitoring the developmental works regularly. Freight Train Maintenance Facility with Routine Over-Hauling  facility for Freight Wagons at Sarla Station will boost the economy of the region alongwith increasing the capacity of ECoR for freight operations.
Apart from this, Shri Manoj Sharma inspected Hirakud Railway Station and took stock of Rail infrastructural development at the Station. Hirakud Railway Station will be redeveloped, very soon.
Divisional Railway Manager of Sambalpur Railway Division Shri Vineet Singh, Branch Officers of Sambalpur Division and officials from RITES were also present in the review meeting.
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Competition Commission of India
NTPC gets CCI approval to acquire 74.50% of issued and paid-up share capital of THDC India Ltd.
The Competition Commission of India  approves the acquisition of 74.50% of the issued and paid-up share capital of THDC India Limited  by NTPC Limited  from Government of India , under Section 31 of the Competition Act, 2002
The Proposed Combination relates to the acquisition of 74.50% of the issued and paid-up share capital of the Target by the Acquirer from GoI.
NTPC is a Maharatna Company having presence in the power generation business. The principal business activity of the company is electric power generation through coal based thermal power plants. NTPC is also engaged in the business of generation of electricity from hydro and renewable energy sources.
THDC is a government company with 74.50% of its total shares held by the Government of India and 25.50% of its shares held by the Government of Uttar Pradesh as on 31 March 2019. The Target is a Central Public Sector Unit and under the administrative control of the Ministry of Power, GoI.
The CCI approved the Proposed Combination under Section 31 of the Act.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Special Service and Features
MGNREGA WORKS REVIVING RURAL LIVELIHOOD
MIYAWAKI MASS TREE TRANSPLANTATION DRIVE UNDERWAY IN TRICHY DISTRICT
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural employment guarantee Act- MGNREGA scheme has revived the rural livelihood affected by Covid 19 pandemic lockdown. The MGNREGA works are being done under strict safe distance norms and workers are instructed to wear face masks to prevent spread of pandemic.
Union Finance Minister said that Rs 73,504 crore has been released under MGNREGA and 251 crore person-days of employment have been generated till now. MGNREGA was provided with Rs 61,500 crore in Budget for 2020-21. Rs.40,000crore was additionally provided in AatmaNirbhar Bharat 1.0. Till now 22.20 crore man days employment has been generated in Tamil Nadu according to officials. There are 73 lakh active job cards out of 88 lakh cards issued and 90 lakh active MGNREGA workers in Tamil Nadu. Government has increased the MGNREGA wages to Rs 254 in Tamil Nadu due to loss of livelihood during pandemic. In Tiruchirapalli, MGNREGA works are taken up in connection with watershed management and irrigation canal desilting works in MayanurPanchayat in Trichy'sManikandam Block. In Anthanallur block- Murungapettai village MGNREGA workers led by work supervisor removed shrubs and cleaned the area. All the workers were wearing face masks and they were working under safe distance norms.
Tiruchirapalli collector Shri Sivarasu inaugurated Miyawaki method of mass plantation in Poonampalayam village of Manachanallur block utilising MGNREGA workers. Under the scheme more than 50000 saplings of mango, guava, tamarind, vempu, sapota, lemon, vaagai, poovarasam are planted in 4.26 acre under Miyawaki method in Poonampalayam village. This will help to maintain greenery and safeguard environment. Japanese method of Miyawaki mass tree transplantation is tried for the first time in Tiruchirapalli. MGNREGA workers are actively involved in mass tree transplantation which will change the face of Poonampalayam village.
In Trichy district administration is coordinating with Railways, revenue department, Hindu religious CE, Town panchayats and local administration to implement Miyawaki mass transplantation drive in various vacant plots of government. In Srirangam South, devi street, perumalpuram, Sanjeevnagar, Balaji Nagar, Tiruvanaikovil and North Sreenivasa Nagar, 35,00 tree saplings have been planted under the scheme. In Lalgudi railway area 15000 tree saplings have been planted in 1.75 acres and in Kallakudi 20,000 tree saplings planted in 1.30 acres, and in Samayapuram, Makalikudi village ArulmiguUjjayiniOmkaliamman temple premises , 10,000 plant saplings have been planted in 0.85 acres according to district administration.
MGNREGA works have given steady income to rural workers as well as strengthen the infrastructure development of the nation. The rural economy and livelihood have been safeguarded by strengthening water resources ,desilting of canals ponds and now through Miyawaki mass tree planting, conserving the environment too.
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Ministry of Heavy Industries
Centre takes measures for comprehensive and continued development of the industry
The Government, as a policy maker, attempts to keep and improve momentum of the economy through a package of measures for comprehensive and continued development of the industry. Recently the following measures have been announced to support Auto Sector:
- Government has approved the Production Linked Incentive  Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components Industry in India to boost domestic manufacturing of Advanced Automotive Technology products and attract investments in the automotive manufacturing value chain with a budgetary outlay of Rs. 25,938 crores over a period of five years.
- The Government on 12th May, 2021 approved a Production Linked Incentive  scheme for manufacturing of Advanced Chemistry Cell  in the country in order to bring down prices of battery in the country. Drop in battery price will result in cost reduction of electric vehicles and increase in their sales.
- Announcement of a voluntary vehicle scrapping policy, to phase out old & unfit vehicles.
- The wholesale, and retail trade and repair of vehicles was brought under the ambit of the MSME Development Act.
- In Budget 2021-22, a scheme has been announced to support augmentation of public transport bus services with a total outlay of Rs. 18,000 crore.
The following steps have been taken by Government to encourage ethanol, flex engine, CNG, LPG, green hydrogen and electric vehicles:
- Incentives under PLI Scheme for Automobiles and Auto Components for flex fuel engine and components.
- Incentives under PLI Scheme for Automobiles and Auto Components for CNG and LPG parts and components.
- Incentives under PLI Scheme for Automobiles and Auto Components for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles and their components.
Further, following steps have been taken by the Government for adoption of electric vehicles in the country:
- Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of  Electric Vehicles in India  Scheme in 2015 to promote adoption of electric/ hybrid vehicles  in the country.
- The Government on 12th May, 2021 approved a Production Linked Incentive  scheme for manufacturing of Advanced Chemistry Cell  in the country in order to bring down prices of battery in the country. Drop in battery price will result in cost reduction of electric vehicles.
- Electric Vehicles are covered under Production Linked Incentive  scheme for Automobile and Auto Components, which was approved on 15th September, 2021 with a budgetary outlay of Rs. 25,938 crore for a period of five years.
- GST on electric vehicles has been reduced from 12% to 5%; GST on chargers/ charging stations for electric vehicles has been reduced from 18% to 5%.
- Ministry of Road Transport & Highways  announced that battery-operated vehicles will be given green license plates and be exempted from permit requirements.
- MoRTH issued a notification advising states to waive road tax on EVs, which in turn will help reduce the initial cost of EVs.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Heavy Industries Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Vice President Visits Eastern Naval Command  Briefed on Roles and Responsibilities of ENC
Hon’ble Vice President Shri M Venkaiah Naidu arrived at Visakhapatnam on a maiden visit to the Eastern Naval Command on Saturday, 08 Feb 20. On arrival at INS Dega, the Hon’ble Vice President was received by Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief ENC and officials from the District Administration. The Hon’ble Vice President reviewed a ceremonial Guard of Honour and thereafter held discussions with the FOC-in-C at HQENC. He was given a comprehensive briefing on the role and responsibilities of ENC. The Vice President was taken by boat forharbourfamiliarisation which was followed by a visit to the indigenously built stealth frigate INS Sahyadri where he was given a guided tour and an overview on the operational capabilities and combat prowess of the Indian Navy. Later, the Hon’ble Vice President interacted with naval personnel.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Dr Jitendra Singh chairs meeting to review ongoing projects of North East and future plans
Rs 11 crore released by North Eastern Council for JNU Hostel for students of North east
The Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region  Dr Jitendra Singh chaired a review meeting with the officials of Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region  and North Eastern Council , here today. The Secretary, Ministry of DoNER, Dr Inderjit Singh, Secretary NEC, Shri Ram Muivah were present during the meeting.
The officials briefed the Minister about the progress made on the ongoing projects in the North Eastern region of India. He was also briefed about the upcoming initiatives and projects to be implemented in the region.
During the meeting, Dr Jitendra Singh was informed that an amount of Rs 11 crore has been released for the construction of JNU hostel for north eastern students in Delhi. The tendering by CPWD is in process. This is the first of its kind hostel in JNU. The hostel will have 224 rooms and accommodate 424 students. Out of 224 rooms, 24 rooms have been assigned for Divyang students. The remaining rooms will be occupied by equal number of boys and girls i.e 200 boys and 200 girls. The four storey hostel will be built in approximately one and a half acre area. The construction work will start in the coming weeks. He was also informed that the hostel for North Eastern girl students, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister in Bengaluru recently, has also become functional. In addition to these hostels, the land acquisition process has started for the Rohini hostel for North eastern students studying in colleges and institutions related to Delhi University and Rs 2.5 crore has been released to DDA. The hostel will be built in an area of about 5 acres.
The status of the North Eastern Cultural and Information Centre to be set up in Dwarka in New Delhi, was also discussed during the meeting. The estimated cost of the project is about Rs. 50 crore. The Minister said that this Centre will act as a cultural and convention/information hub of the North Eastern Region in Delhi. It will be constructed at par with the international standards and will have a library-cum-reading room with material on North Eastern Region, an art gallery showcasing the North East.
Dr. Jitendra Singh said that the development of north eastern region has been the priority for the Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The Government will make all efforts for the implementation of ongoing development projects in North East and will take measures to introduce new projects for the benefit of people of North East. He added that the ministers will soon start their visits to North east region to have a first-hand knowledge and ground realities of the people there.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Despite COVID -19 lockdown Production and Movement of Fertilizers going on to meet the demand of farmers
On 17th April, 41 highest number of Fertilizer Rakes moved from plants & ports, the highest movement during lockdown period in a day
Despite lot of movement restrictions due to National level COVID-19 lockdown, with the concerted efforts of Department of fertilizers, Railways, States and Ports, production and supply of fertilizers in the country is going on to meet demand of the farmers. As such highest number of 41 rakes of fertilisers were moved on last Friday, 17.4.2020 during lockdown period.
Informing about this step in tweet late last evening, Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilisers Shri D V Sadananda Gowda said, "We are committed to ensure availability of Fertilizers to our farmers before sowing time.
Yesterday 41 fertilizer rakes moved from plants and ports, highest movement in a day during #lockdown."
This is also in line with the commitment made by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers to ensure sufficient availability of fertilizers to farmers for the upcoming Kharif season as the despatches also match with despatches during normal times.
Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri D V Sadananda Gowda has also said that there is no problem of Fertilizers in country and there is no need at all of any panic. He added that State Governments have sufficient stock of the Fertilizers. Shri Gowda further said, "we are in touch with Agriculture Ministers of the states.
Government of India , Under Essential Commodities Act has allowed operation of Fertilizers plant in the country so that agriculture sector may not feel the heat of lockdown.,
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
FINANCIAL SECURITY, HEALTHCARE, NUTRITION, SHELTER, WELFARE ETC. FOR SENIOR CITIZENS BEING PROVIDED UNDER ATAL VAYO ABHYUDAY YOJANA
SENIOR CITIZEN HOMES UNDER INTEGRATED SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAMME PROVIDED IN GAP DISTRICTS
The scheme of Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana , being run by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, includes provision of financial security, healthcare, nutrition, shelter, welfare etc. for senior citizens. Basic amenities like shelter, food, medical care, entertainment opportunities are provided free of cost to indigent senior citizens.
The districts of Uttar Pradesh in which the Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens  is not being implemented under the AVYAY as conveyed by the State Government and accordingly notification issued for inviting applications from NGOs/Trusts organisation are Agra, Baghpat, Etawah, Farrukhabad, Gorakhpur, Hamirpur, Kasganj, Mathura, Prayagraj, Mau, Barabanki, Bulandshahr, Kannauj and Kushi Nagar.
Senior citizen homes  under Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens, a component of AVYAY, are provided in gap districts, i.e. districts not having senior citizen homes which includes senior citizen homes not being maintained even by the State Government. Such information is obtained by this Ministry from the respective States/ UTs on the basis of which, applications are invited from eligible organisations on e-Anudaan portal only. Organisations are then selected on the basis of documents provided by them and also the recommendation of the respective State/ UT Government.
This information was given by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri A. Narayanaswamy in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Cabinet apprised of information about amendments to the Motor Vehicles  Bill, 2019
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has been apprised of information about the amendments moved to the Motor Vehicles  Bill, 2019 as passed by the Rajya Sabha.
Amendments will ensure concurrence of the State Governments while formulating National Transport Policy and making schemes for national, multimodal and inter-state transportation of goods and passengers by the Central Government.
Background
The Motor Vehicles  Bill, 2019 was approved by the Cabinet in its meeting held on 24th June, 2019 for re-introduction in the Lok Sabha. The Motor Vehicles  Bill, 2019 was passed in the Lok Sabha on 23rd July, 2019. Later, the Bill was taken into consideration in Rajya Sabha on 31st July, 2019. The Bill with the official amendments was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 31st July, 2019. Further, the amendments were placed before the Lok Sabha and were passed in the Lok Sabha on 5th August, 2019.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
188.65 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 17,801
Active cases stand at 0.04%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.74%
2,496 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,25,30,622
3,377 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
83.69 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,73,635 tests conducted in the last 24 hours